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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.24, 433.82 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.24, 433.82 and 240.69 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.24 : 433.82 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.24/433.82 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.24x = 433.82 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.24x = 104,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,414.93/314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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